Manchester City travel to Portman Road for the first time since 2002 this Sunday to face Ipswich Town.
The reigning champions have an advantage over Ipswich as they have had two more days rest following their draw with Brentford.
Young Brazilian defender Vitor Reis is close to completing a £35 million switch to the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland committed his future to Manchester City on Friday as a contract lasting until 2034 was announced. The Norwegian will be assessed alongside his fellow City teammates with the demands of the schedule taking its toll.
Ruben Dias and Oscar Bobb have been spotted in training but Guardiola will not rush the pair back. Kyle Walker is not expected to feature amidst uncertainty around his future with AC Milan the frontrunners for his signature.
Ipswich fell to a 2-0 home defeat to Brighton on Thursday night which was their first loss of 2025. Jaden Philogene is ready to play after the winger’s £20 million switch from Aston Villa was completed during the week. Sammie Szmodics missed the game against Brighton with muscle strain and isn’t expected to be ready for the weekend.
